Synonyms of yearned (for)

yearned (for)

verb

past tense of yearn (for)

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

yearned for a little house in the country

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• died (for)
• wanted
• sighed (for)
• thirsted (for)
• wished (for)
• pined (for)
• ached (for)
• longed (for)
• itched (for)
• hungered (for)
• hankered (for or after)
• lusted (for or after)
• salivated (for)
• panted (after)
• enjoyed
• desired
• repined (for)
• yenned (for)
• jonesed (for)
• desiderated
• set one's heart on
• coveted
• liked
• spoiled (for)
• loved
• preferred
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• delighted (in)
• relished
• admired
• fancied
• valued
• dug
• adored
• favored
• appreciated
• treasured
• prized
• cherished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• detested
• abhorred
• refused
• rejected
• declined
• spurned
• execrated
• abominated